Georgia’s spending on coffee imports has jumped in 2025, with official trade data showing a 43.9% increase compared to last year, a sign that international coffee prices are weighing heavily on local importers and consumers.
Between January and August 2025, the country imported 4,791 tons of coffee valued at $34.9 million, up from $24.2 million for nearly the same volume (4,945 tons) a year earlier. While import quantities dropped slightly by 3.1%, the total cost increased, pointing to a rise in average prices.
The surge mirrors global coffee market trends where extreme weather, shipping disruptions and currency fluctuations have driven prices to multi-year highs. Georgian importers are now paying significantly more for the same or smaller amounts of coffee, a dynamic that could soon reflect on higher prices in local cafés and supermarkets.
Indonesia remained Georgia’s leading coffee supplier, exporting 1,972 tons worth $10.1 million — roughly 29% of the country’s total coffee import value. Other major partners included Russia ($6.1 million), Vietnam ($4.7 million), Italy ($4.6 million) and Germany ($2 million).
Top Coffee Import Partners (Jan–Aug 2025):
- Indonesia – $10.1M (1,972 tons)
- Russia – $6.1M (666 tons)
- Vietnam – $4.7M (922 tons)
- Italy – $4.6M (325 tons)
- Germany – $2M (194 tons)
- Armenia – $1.1M (161 tons)
- France – $1.1M (80 tons)
- Turkey – $1.1M (108 tons)
- Austria – $706K (48 tons)
- Netherlands – $442K (37 tons).
